Combustion Byproducts Exposure Reduction

Question 1

Our combustion reduction procedures are consistent with what practices?

Answer 1

Industry best practices

Question 2

What are the 2 main goals of exposure reduction procedures?

Answer 2

1. Help minimize exposure to cancer causing substances
2. Help keep members safe

Question 3

What 2 things are we attempting limiting to exposure?

Answer 3

1. Personal
2. Equipment

Question 4

Exposure reduction is an element of what PF&R program?

Answer 4

Health and Wellness

Question 5

What OGs and GOs are part of the Cancer Reduction program? (5)

Answer 5

GO 21 Laundry. Att#1 Extractor use

GO 21 Laundry. Att#2 PBI Hood cleaning

OG 2.11 Exposure control. Att#3 Contaminated clothing/turnouts

OG 4.2 protective clothing

OG 6.4 Hazardous materials

Question 6

What is the actual physical goal objective of exposure reduction?

Answer 6

Remove toxic materials presented in SMOKE and SOOT

Question 7

What are the 3 routes of exposure to smoke and soot?

Answer 7

1. Respiratory (lungs)
2. Dermal absorption (skin)
3. Ingestion (stomach)

Question 8

What percent of of FF line of duty deaths are attributed to occupational cancer?

Answer 8

70%

Question 9

What organization attributes FF LOD deaths to cancer?

Answer 9

IAFF

Question 10

PF&R is implementing a cancer reduction strategy with recommendations from what 3 organizations?

Answer 10

NIOSH
IAFF
NFPA

Question 11

The elements of exposure reduction and when used as best practices have a direct correlation on what 2 things regarding FFs?

Answer 11

1. Decreasing cancer risk
2. Increasing FF health/wellness

Question 12

On what level in the organization is the purpose of these procedures? Management or operations?

Answer 12

Operations level

Question 13

Our HazMat team uses what 3 terms regarding decon?

Answer 13

1. Emergency
2. Gross
3. Technical

Question 14

Are the terms we use for fire, non HazMat events decon different?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

What does PER stand for in fire decon?

Answer 15

Preliminary Exposure Reduction

Question 16

Where, when do we do Preliminary Exposure Reduction?

Answer 16

On scene, prior to leaving scene

when exposed to any smoke, fire debris or any products of combustion

Question 17

What tools/equipment is used for Preliminary Exposure Reduction?

Answer 17

Water
Soap SR-71
Brush

Use towels to dry the helmet liner

Question 18

What is Routine Cleaning?

Answer 18

1. Clean with station based extractor
2. Inspect condition

Question 19

When do we do Routine cleaning?

Answer 19

1. When exposed to smoke or combustion products after EACH fire
2. Turnouts appear dirty

Question 20

An Extractor is a machine that carefully controls what 4 things when cleaning?

Answer 20

1. Water temperature
2. Spin speed
3. Length cycle
4. Soap/Sanitizer amounts and time

Question 21

What is Advanced cleaning of turnouts? How often?

Answer 21

1. Cleaning & inspection performed by independent service provider off site.
2. Annually

Question 22

What is Specialized cleaning of turnouts?

Answer 22

For cleaning turnouts EXTRA contaminated. Performed by ISP off site

Question 23

What are examples for contaminated turnouts requiring Specialized Cleaning?

Answer 23

1. Flammable liquids (gasoline)
2. Hydrocarbons (fuels)
3. HazMat (chemicals)
4. Asbestos
5. Bio-hazards (blood)

Question 24

Is SR-71 soap high or low ph?
What does the soap do?

Answer 24

1. Low ph
2. Breaks down hydrocarbons

Question 25

Is SR-71 soap NFPA approved?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

During Specialized cleaning will the turnouts also be inspected?

Answer 26

This cleaning may NOT include an inspection

Question 27

What are the 8 PF&R POLICY requirements we are expected to adhere to regarding exposure reduction?

Answer 27

1. Wear SCBA in hazard area 2. Wear SCBA during overhaul 3. PER on scene 4. Don't carry dirty turnouts in passenger area 5. Shower within hour 6. Use B sets when necessary 7. Avoid vehicle exhaust on ALL calls 8. Turnouts and GLOVES not worn in living quarters or offices of ANY staff facilities

Question 28

What 2 items do we carry on apparatus for Pre-Response prep?

Answer 28

1. Clear garbage bags on apparatus 2. Towels on apparatus (hand drying helmet liners)

Question 29

What are initial on-scene procedures for apparatus contamination prevention from smoke? (4)

Answer 29

Stage uphill/upwind Close windows Shut off AC/heat Turn off rig if not integral to scene

Question 30

How big is the "hazard zone" established on all working fires?

Answer 30

75'

Question 31

Can the hazard zone be adjusted?

Answer 31

Yes, to accommodate the smoke area or other special considerations

Question 32

When possible, what crews should be released first to reduce exposure to toxins?

Answer 32

First arriving First in, First out. haha

Question 33

Should you be on SCBA air during Preliminary Exposure Reduction?

Answer 33

YES if possible. Stay on air from initial attack through overhaul, exiting structure through PER

Question 34

What are the wet wipes used for in Rehab?

Answer 34

Wipe soot from face, throat, neck, jaw, underarms AND wipe down SCBA

Question 35

In addition to turnouts, what 3 items clean items do we need after a fire?

Answer 35

PBI Hood Clean Gloves Wash the cloth parts of helmet with Dawn soap

Question 36

What is the shower procedure?

Answer 36

Shower with cool first, then warm water and soap Within the hour!

Question 37

What kind of soap should you NOT use to clean the cloth helmet parts?

Answer 37

NO Laundry Detergent

Question 38

How do you track the cleaning of turnouts after a fire?

Answer 38

Do a Work/Supply request each time they are extracted

Question 39

When do turnouts need to be double-bagged and sent to Logistics?

Answer 39

1. Contaminated by petroleum products, 2. asbestos smoke, 3. toxic chemicals 4. Impregnated by substance